I don't think you know what a deduction is. lol
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I don't think you know what a deduction is. lol
condompickle
Banned
5k without taxes.
TheLastCandle
Member
I make between 900-1000 every 2 weeks post tax. Sometimes more if I get some OT.
stufte
Member
if it's deducted from the paycheck, even if it goes into a savings account, it's a deduction.
yeah, this.
bananafactory
Banned
After taxes, EI/Canada pension, RRSP/ESPP deductions, parking deductions, etc it comes to $1350 every 2 weeks, so about $2700/month.
Frustrated_me
Member
I actually try to openly talk about it with my friends since we're mostly all in the same work field. It helps to get an idea of what people are really worth in companies.
FLUXCapacitor
Member
$1,600 after taxes after 2 years of employment
$500-$2,000 a month for contract work I do on the side
$500-$2,000 a month for contract work I do on the side
I had a similar choice to make about 2 years ago. Went down from 55 hour weeks to 35 to 40 and took a yearly pay cut due to lack of overtime.
I know plenty of people who work tons of hours or for terrible companies that run you into the ground but pay you accordingly. Unless you have the mental fortitude to take that beating every day, the compensation only takes you so far.
Ironically, im starting a new job next month that straddles the position I moved from and the position im in now. Maintain the 40 hour a week average schedule but working strict 12 hour days including weekends hollidays and nights.
Also, on topic about 1800 net currently every two weeks.
I guess it depends on the culture. I've met people who think it's rude to discuss salaries in public.
Zuhzuhzombie!!
Member
Get paid once a month. On a great month I can net 10k after taxes. Typical month is usually 5k.
SymbiantXenos
Member
8 magic beans
StriKeVillain
Banned
I clear around $3,400 a month after taxes - it does fluctuate by quarter based on bonuses, etc.
So put me down for like $1,700 or so.
So put me down for like $1,700 or so.
Epsilon-delta
Banned
I'm salaried, but if I were to calculate it for every two weeks it would be around ~$4k before taxes.
stufte
Member
My username is known to people who know and work with me. People get weird about salary shit, so it's best not to discuss it (IMO).
captmcblack
Member
not nearly enough.
hire me, nyc-gaf!
newdayrocks
Member
Only get paid once a month, but after insurance, investments, taxes, etc., right around $5300.
Escape Goat
Member
One million dollars
I drive a Lexus.
I drive a Lexus.
I live in Belgium, I'd be happy with that tax percentage
Just make yourself an expat. Those lucky guys get a nice tax reduction, the fuckers.
I'm an expat in Belgium, not sure why I should get a tax reduction just for that
Vicetrailia
Banned
Not wanting to deal with the judgement and any resultant behavior/treatment changes towards you. Or you might be embarrassed if you are not where you want to be. There are also people who keep personal information close to them and only let it out if one earns their trust, since that's not always easy to come by.
Well in person it can be seen as a bad idea to many. If you earn X amount of money and people overhear, you might be making yourself vulnerable since a lot of people may hear a number and if you earn a lot, well hell you might have some nice gear laying around! And people can get embarrassed if they don't earn much.
It could also be awkward to many if you earn more than your friend but they have a more demanding job or whatever, opens up some nasty discussions at times. In addition to that you might be opening yourself up to requests for borrowing money. "Hey man can I borrow some money? You earn X amount stop being stingy!" You know how people are like out there, best keep it to yourself.
That seems to be the general though here (in the US). I guess the thought is that it makes people feel privileged/ashamed to see that they make significantly more/less than others. Is there other reasoning? I can see why it could be a problem within companies (and it's actually forbidden where I work to share it with other employees).
But to actually share, I make almost 1000 every two weeks. It's not a huge salary, but it's more than enough for me to live comfortably on.
Slayer-33
Liverpool-2
$800 after t's
I get paid weekly though.
f t w
Can you take me in as your minion
CAN YOU B MY FATHER.
Holy shit bro hook it up. You are rolling in $$$
I get paid weekly though.
f t w
CAN YOU B MY FATHER.
Holy shit bro hook it up. You are rolling in $$$
Amazon releases mine monthly, averaging about 12k. That's after getting 30% cut out, sucks a hard dick that Malaysia has no tax treaty with US. Thinking of moving back to England where withholding fee is a sweet 0%.
Good thing is I don't get taxed for any US made income in Malaysia, but that 30% is too much D:
Good thing is I don't get taxed for any US made income in Malaysia, but that 30% is too much D:
First job? I'm sure there are people on something beyond a first job making one-fifth of what you are. What exactly are you doing as a first job to be in a net well beyond a significant portion of others?
I'm not trying to be shady, I just find your experience to be rather abnormal from the atypical type, and thus it's rather interesting.
adamantypants
Member
Post taxes, insurance, etc, about $1200. After I pay bills and other living expenses I split the remainder of my money about half and half between savings and bullshit like throwing $600 on a video card.
metalslimer
Member
It only seems rude if you're discussing it in a context of how much more you make than people. I find it interesting what different jobs make. Anyway at my summer job I just finished I was making 600 every 2 weeks which is enough to pay the rent and bills.
Yeah I know how you feel. If I lived in any other state, I'd be doing okay for myself but here its a bit of a struggle. I'm hoping to be in the low six figure range by next year.
I make chump change compared to some other authors I know. There's this one dude making 80k a month from one series alone.
Epsilon-delta
Banned
GAF has a few specialists (cardiologist, neurosurgeon, etc.) that easily surpass 300k+ year. But then again, they are doctors though.
Escape Goat
Member
Evilore how much do you make
King Cobra
Banned
2956 after taxes last week.
Pankratous
Member
Every two weeks? £256. I work 20 hours part time on minimum wage.
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Deleted member 752119
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I get paid monthly. $6,900 before taxes, retirement, benefits etc. Around $4,600 after all of that.
That's just for my 10 academic year pay checks. Summer pay is split into two paychecks, and amount depends on whatever I have that year in terms of grants with summer pay built in, teaching a summer course etc.
That's just for my 10 academic year pay checks. Summer pay is split into two paychecks, and amount depends on whatever I have that year in terms of grants with summer pay built in, teaching a summer course etc.
Epsilon-delta
Banned
That's the million dollar question. If I were to take a guess, no one on GAF makes more than Evilore.
ReturnOfTheRAT
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It's a direct deposit tho.
mcz117chief
Member
Umm, which country gives paychecks after 2 weeks ? I have never heard of that before.
Good luck.
Krauser Kat
Member
1800 before taxes
Escape Goat
Member
Hmm....
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